BARGAIN BIN (updated 6 Jun 24)

Trade-ins, discontinued lines, buying errors, sale on commission.

• A cleanout has uncovered a collection of brand-new Swedish telescopic 3-legged stools, and the owner wants the proceeds to go to "a good cause". Made of aluminium yet said to support 400kg this is a quality product. On sale at $40 with 100% going to ONZ for junior camps.
  
• Collection from retired orienteer, not much left now. Long sox black/green, 37-39 foot $10; blue pants full length Medium $10; tube description holder $5.
• And some other bequeathed garments, suit family. Mesh top black with purple flashes Size M; Another one black and white Size M; Green/Red/Black top size S; Black 3/4 pants Size S. Make an offer. Proceeds to a good cause.
• We sometimes get trade-ins on SI-cards so occasionally have version 5's in stock. We pay $30, put a new strap on and sell at $35 - we don't seek to make the markup twice. This model is slow to punch (0.5sec) but holds 33 controls. You might also want to upgrade a version 8 to an SIAC and will pay $35 for one of those. (We do reserve the right to decline trade-ins if we get too many - but we get surprisingly few!)
• Lookover specs; your eyes change and you need a stronger pair. These aren't as rugged as an SI card, we'll pay $10 for a tradein in good nick, put a neoprene strap on and sell at $15. Just one snag, people can't always remember and we can't tell what strength used ones are! Try them out with a tricky map. (We do reserve the right to decline tradeins if we get too many, but we get surprisingly few!)
• Miry Mapholder; we get customers wanting to swap their 31.8mm bracket for 35mm because they've got a new bike. Or maybe they can be persuaded to buy a new Miry complete, if there's a customer with 31.8mm bars for their old one. We'll put you in contact directly.
• Not sure if you'll like MTB-orienteering? Too soon to buy a fancy mapholder? We sell an el cheapo model at only $5. Piece of thick corflute with appropriate holes, couple of re-usable cable ties tie it to your bike, and some huge rubber bands hold the map onto it. Warning - costs more to post than the price, but we take them to events.
• Wilderness Reflex parka, Lilac/green, mesh liner, size M, good condition after little use, $20.
• New Orienteering tops, Sportvogl retro designs in Large, half the old price at $30. Or under half price at $20 if you buy o-trou at the same time!
• New Orienteering trou, straight-leg traditional style. A Large and a Small orange: $30.
• New Shoes (we used to have a trailer-full once). Sizes are NZ which follows UK. You may need the MAPsport Shoesize Table.
  • Jalas Cross Control high-top orienteering shoe with ankle brace, mini spiked sole. Size 7 narrow fit but brand new, sizing mistake. Will sell at $150.
  • Vasque Velocity, trail shoe, people like the stiffness of its sole especially after many hours on the go, only these sizes left (NB US sizes): Womens 9.5; Mens 8. Price $150. I love these shoes, can show you a pair that I've done several 24hr rogaines in.
• Pre-loved shoes in size order. Remember we use NZ sizes which follow UK. Feel free to use the MAPsport Shoesize Table.
  • Size 3-ish Silva World Cup (rubber studded o-shoes), well used, suit child $10.
  • Size 4-ish VJ rubber studded orienteering shoes, well used, $15
  • Size 6-ish Jalas Jukola rubber-studded orienteering shoe, well used $20
  • Size 6.5 Adidas Response Trail Shoes, as new, $50.
  • Size 7-ish Jukola Spider, has mini spikes, good condition $50.
  • Size 9-ish VJ Falcon, mini spikes, well used $25
  • Size 9.5 Jukola Spider, has mini spikes, good cond $50

Enquiries to onsite at Major Events. For mail order phone 027 232 4310, or write to 23 St James Ave, Lower Hutt 5011. We'll invoice with the goods, and you can pay by bank transfer. Prices shown include GST.